Violent tornado-like winds lash Netherlands during storm

Footage shows extremely powerful winds that lashed the town of Leersum in the Netherlands on Friday. Debris is seen flying and trees blowing in the storm.

The violent tornado-like gust was short-lived, lasting less than a minute, according to residents. But at least eight people were injured as a result of the onslaught, which also uprooted trees, damaged homes and cars and caused gas leaks.

The area looked like a war zone in the wake of the storm, with fallen trees littering roads and roofs blows away, local media reported.